Read our review of The John Peel Sessions 1979-1983 on page 88
Echo & The Bunnymen believe they would never have existed without late Radio 1 DJ John Peel. The band release new album, The John Peel Sessions 1979-1983 on 6 September; its 21 tracks were recorded for Peel’s hugely influential BBC show. Guitarist Will Sergeant explains: “Without John Peel sessions, Echo & The Bunnymen, in my opinion, would not exist. It’s that simple. The band got so much support from him and John Walters [Peel’s producer].